Medical remedies and a train attack report
An exhausted traveler, Colonel Guffey, was attacked in a moving car as a train left Denver. He collapsed from alkali dust exposure and desert heat in Colorado, with a Sedalia, Missouri hospital visit easing his condition. Authorities kept the incident from Guffey, the door stayed closed, and relief was sought from a physician aboard.
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Ola. M. Guffey
Kenver
Colo
Guffey
Colorado Desert
Sedalia
Colonel Guffey
Water shortage prompts citizen action and drought warnings
The article warns of limited water supply at the Lavo plant for two days and urges residents to conserve. It notes dry conditions heightening fire risk and calls on citizens to govern themselves and avoid sprinkling to preserve scarce water.
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Worl
Georgia legislature targets wiles of women bill
The Georgia Assembly considers a bill by Mr. Glenn of Whitfield aiming to curb perceived female wiles. The proposal would declare marriages null and void if a wife uses cosmetics or similar artificial aids to deceive a husband, according to the summary of the measure.
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Georgia
Glenn
Whitfield
Slander suit seeks damages from Gibson in 1908 case
The complaint alleges defamation by J Gibson at the home of Justice of the Peace William Brown in Phan township on June 11 1908 injuring Gibson's reputation and business. It claims malice and seeks damages of 2006 from Thom son and Reynolds with L R Browning as plaintiff.
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Euit
Thomson
J. Reynolds
Lawrence Cizas
J. Gibson
Malicius
Gibson
Resi Fling Township
Towit
William Brown
Phan Township
Cedar Loge
L. R. Browning
Rene
St Louis Train Escort Bricks Fly as Delegates Reach Convocation
En route to a Missouri Pacific train car Sunday afternoon delegates were rushed amid flying bricks and rocks. Col Guefy and party members aided by driver JF Curran and William Schultz, escaping injury as the car was toppled by projectiles near an anti Bryan gathering.
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Missouri Pac
Pelham
Pennsyvania de
Bryan
William Schultz
J. F. Curran
T. Louis
Wife Elopes as Lawence Court Receives Divorce Suit
Ludwig B. Krone of Lawrence files for divorce from Alice Krone alleging marriage on June 27 1889 and separation on June 17 1908 after abandonment. He cites cruel treatment staying out late and refusing to explain whereabouts and alleges she eloped with Otto Chaney after an intimate relationship.
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Lawrence
Ludwig B. Krone
Alice Krone
Otto Chaney
July Weather Averages From 87 Years Of Records
A review of July conditions over 87 years shows a mean temperature of 76, with 1901 the warmest month at 82 and 1891 the coldest at 72. The hottest day reached 106 on July 22, 1901, while the coldest was 48 on July 1. Precipitation averaged 4.1 inches, with a record high monthly total of 13.12 inches in 1875 and a low of .22 inch in 1881. Winds came from the southwest, with speeds up to 46 mph noted July 18, 1903.
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Weather Bureau
Mastodon image found in Boone’s Cave during expedition
Cincinnati travelers in Kentucky's Boone's Cave report a carved mastodon image in solid rock and petrified bones believed prehistoric. They also enter a Chamber of Needles with thousands of sharp stones and note a crooked river through rock ledges. Mrs. Marcea Hunter visits Stinesville to see her week-old grandson Homer Marcea Hunter.
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Boone’s Cave
Kentucky River
High Bridge
Cincinnati
Marcea Hunter
Ernest Hunter
Stinesville
Homer Marcea Hunter
Delegates chosen for county convention in Lawrence county
The Lawrence county Democrats held township conventions naming delegates for the July 18 county convention. Marion and Bono townships instructed for candidates Thomas Welch for Representative Bert E. Smith for Sheriff and Jacob Colglazier for Commissioner. Buck Gardner fights for Sheriff with Gyger and Smith. Economic outlook improves with wheat and corn prospects aiding railroads, steel and building trades showing signs of revival.
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Lawrence County
Marion
Bono
Marion Township
Thomas Welch
Mitchell
Bert E. Smith
Bono Township
Jacob Colglazier
Morgan Keane
Shanswick
Court House
John H. Underwood
Thos. M. Brinkworth
Albert J. Field
M. E. Fultz
Dick’’ Gyger
Avoca
B. E. Smith
Lawrenceport
Andrew
Buck’’ Gardner
New Albany
Buck
Gardner
Smith
Gilroy
Marshall
Cyrus Blackburn
E. B. Crowe
Turn Black White Claim by Rev Copp Stirs Controversy
Washington D C minister and juvenile court probation officer Rev Z H Copp claims a disease turns black skin white and that inoculation can change color. He reports four observed cases and plans to submit notes to the Agricultural Department for study.
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Z. H. Copp
Gospel
Juvenile Court
Washington, D.C
Copp
Agricultural Department
County Officials Audit Ordered for 1898 Present Period
Monroe county commissioners ordered a ten year books audit from January 1 1898 to date. John H Sutton and Samuel H Wallace of Indianapolis win the contract at 10 dollars per day each. Bond required to ensure prompt accurate work. Officials to be examined include County Auditor Clerk Treasurer Recorder and Sheriff.
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Monroe County
John H. Sutton
Samuel H. Wallace
Indianapolis
Double headed calf raised by Newville farmer
In Newville Pennsylvania on July 9 a farmer James Burkholder raises a rare calf with two heads four eyes three mouths and four nostrils. The three month old animal eats well and is expected to live and develop further.
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Newville
James Burkholder
Indignation Over Railroad Receiver Move Stirs Linton Opinion
Citizens here denounce efforts to place the Southern Indiana railroad under a receiver while praising Mr. Bryan’s reaction to yesterday’s demonstration. Counties fear tax penalties and prefer to wait for taxes, hoping not to lose a cent. Locals suspect outside railroad interests fund the push and expect no receiver to be appointed.
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Southern Indiana Railroad
Bryan
John R. Walsh
Greene County
Linton
Good crops lift market on crop reports and calm politics
New York reports creditable crop data and easing political uncertainty fueling stock gains. Government July estimates show corn at 2.726 billion bushels, wheat near records at 692.79 million, oats at 1.012 billion, with cotton and hay also strong despite weather risks.
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New York
Italian Boy Killed in Blast Sparks $10,000 Suit
Giovanni Passarelli representation sues Indianapolis Southern in Monroe Circuit Court for Famiano Svolacchia's death. The 15 year old was crushed by rock from a blasting accident while working as a troustabout east of Bloomington.
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Indianapolis
Giovanni Passarelli
Monroe
Famiano Svolacchia
Bloomington
Spolacchia
R. L. Morgan
Court alters ruling in Crowder Russell county auditor case
Theodore Slinkard a Bloomfield special judge reversed a prior decision in the Crowder Russell suit over county auditor office tenure. The change favors Benjamin Crowder and questions the 1901 law fixing official start dates, potentially delaying Elijah Russell’s hold until 1909. An appeal would go to the Indiana Supreme Court if outcomes disfavors Russell.
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Sullivan
Ind
Theodore Slinkard
Bloomfield
Crowder-Russell
Russell
Elijah Russell
Benjamin C. Crowder
Trowder
Supreme Court
Death of Mrs Laura Willard in Stinesville
Mrs Laura Willard fifty dies from rheumatism of the heart found dead in bed at six. Survived by four children Mrs Robert Welsh Mrs W S Walker Charles Willard and Mrs Coach Fox. A lifelong Southern M E church member. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm burial in Stinesville.
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Laura Willard
Stinesville
Willard
M. E. Church
Bryan Nominated for President by Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was nominated on the first ballot at the Denver convention after an all night session. The crowd roared in support as the running mate issue heatedly debated with interest focused on John W Kern Indiana as a possible vice president candidate. A wild, prolonged demonstration followed, with interruptions as speakers urged Bryan and Kern.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
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John Mitchell
Mine Workers of America
Ignatus J. Dunn
Bryan
Omaha
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Bell Telephone
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Greuin
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Green
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Swanson
Virginia
Roosevelt
John A. Johnson
Wisconsin
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Johnson
Judge Gray
Delaware
Irwin Handy
John W. Kern
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Thomas
Colorado
Charles A. Towne
John G. Walsh
Archibald McNeil
Connecticut
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Folk
Missouri
Representative Hill
Georgia
Clark Howell
Bryant
Paraphernalia Recovered Sparking Parade Cries
A chaotic scene unfolds as bystanders and officials react to recovered lunch macerators being brought forward during a parade. One speaker loudly proclaims the procession advances while spectators shout in response.
Jury Courthouse Trial Drags On In Emory Cassell Murder Case
Spencer Indiana July 12 The present jury cannot reach a verdict in the Emory Cassell murder trial of Thomas Mills with jurors out since 4 15 pm yesterday and no decision until tomorrow Judge Clark reports no steps toward release yet. Jurors attend revival services in a tent outside the courthouse and sing as the trial strains continue.
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Spencer
Ind
Emory
Cassell
Thomas Mills
Clark
Court House
Court House Yard
Windfall Board Feigns Slumber To Tax Saloons And Soft Drinks
Windfall town board raises license fees to curb leisure venues after temperance drive. Saloons, poolrooms, bowling alleys and soft drink shops once thrived. now higher taxes threaten to shutter them as the town dims its nightlife and preparation for a quiet period begins.
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Law and Order
Funeral Held for Prof Wm E Nicholson in Campbellsburg
Prof William E Nicholson, prominent educator and former Campbellsville schools principal, died of spine injuries from a five year ago accident. He was 36, married last summer to Alberta Johnson of Salem. Funeral at the Christian church in Campbellsburg conducted by Elder J S Denny with Mason and Knight Templar involvement.
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Wm. E.nicholson
Campbellsburg
Christian Church
Mr. Nicholson
Salem
Alberta Johnson
J. T. Johnson
Knight ‘Templar
J. S. Denny
Egg remedy for dysentery cited in old practice
Text describes eggs as a top remedy for dysentery. Lightly beaten and swallowed, eggs said to soothe stomach and intestines by emollient coating, enabling nature to heal. An oyster taken with pepper and vinegar reportedly retained when other remedies fail.
Soldier Fatally Injured When Horse Frightened A Buggy
Frank Byers 65 residing at 18th and G streets was fatally injured in a runaway on Williams road three miles from the city. The horse jumped a fence, hurling Byers from the buggy and onto the ground. He suffered severe head injuries and skull fracture, receiving medical aid before being taken home.
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Frank Byers
18Th
Williams Road
Byers
Salt Creek
John Jackson
Fayetteville Road
Fayetteville
Bedford
Emery
Col Morgan in Bedford on way to French Lick
Col R L Morgan county attorney and Morgan raiders leader traveled from Bloomington to French Lick Springs and stopped in Bedford for a line on the judicial convention. He backs Bob Miers for judge and vows to challenge Cravens as Monroe county's Bryan man rival.
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Col
R. L. Morgan
Morgan Raiders
Monroe County
Bloomington
Charles R. Johnston
Col. Morgan
French Lick Springs
Bedford
Bob Miers
Bryan
John W. Cravens
Cravens
New Dog Tag Law Enforced With Impoundments
The city enacts a dog tag ordinance now in effect. Owners must tag their dogs or risk impoundment. If a dog remains untagged after one week and the owner does not respond, the animal may be euthanized under the city’s enforcement plan.
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Bedford Mail
Questionable motives edge receivership filing for Southern Indiana line
A Bloomfield filing for a receivership of the Southern Indiana railway raises questions about attorney selection and possible outside influence. Greene County taxes, county treasurer status, and local sentiment loom over the case as residents weigh the road’s fate and future payments.
Temporary Drought Hits Bedford Water System
Bedford water users faced a night shutoff as pumps ran, and an investigation found a feed main blocked by several large catfish. Mayor Stipp ordered the fish delivered to his home, while the incident halted city water and disrupted Saturday butcher shop business.
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Bedford Water Works
Malott
White River
Thomas
Bedford
Stipp
Legion of Friends
Miss Garriott Paralyzed by Quick Head Turn in Indictment
In Greenfield Indiana Miss Ethel Garriott was left in a serious condition after a quick head turn to avoid watching her father kill a chicken. A spinal muscle dislocated, a physician restored her head to its normal position. Nearby Ruth Gray alerted a crowd with a scream when a five foot black snake crossed her path. Ora Tyers killed it with a curb stone.
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Greenfield
Ind
Ethel Garriott
Ruth Gray
Ora Tyers
Death of Mrs. Otto Mitchell at Fairfax home
Tuberculosis caused the death of Mrs. Otto Mitchell at her Fairfax area home Friday evening. She formerly lived in Oolitic and was the wife of a prominent young farmer, daughter-in-law of ex county commissioner Isaac Mitchell.
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Otto Mitchell
Oolitic
Fairfax
Death of Mrs Mitchell in Monroe County
The daughter of John Scott, a prominent county citizen, died at 36 after a prolonged illness. She leaves six children, the oldest aged 13. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM with burial at Mt. Ebal.
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Monroe County
John Scott
Mitchell
Mt. Ebal
July August store hours and birth notice in Rochester
Clothing and shoe stores will close at 6 p m during July and August except for July 15 20 21 22 and August 1 5 16 20 21 or 1 all times showing odd phrasing. A carload hogs from A K Sears reported. Born July 4 to Mr and Mrs Hanum H Barclay Rochester a daughter former Bedford residents.
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Hogs
A. K
Sears
Hanum H. Barclay
Rochester
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